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British Civil Wars, Commonweath, and Protectorate: The Bishops' Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the conflict between England and Scotland that took place between 1639-1640.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Papers: Islam, Militarism, and the 2007 2008 Elections [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The author argues in this article that 2007 will be a critical year in Pakistan when it comes to the development of democracy. There is a conflict between the Islamist political groups and the military under President Musharraf. Requires...
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National Park Service: Mobile National Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama

For Students 9th - 10th
The U. S. National Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama is the resting place of more than 800 Union soldiers who died in the Mobile area toward the end of the Civil War. Military dead from other conflicts, through the Vietnam War, are also buried...
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Mission Us: Mission 3: A Cheyenne Odyssey

For Students 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Online game where players become Little Fox, a Northern Cheyenne boy whose life is changed by the encroachment of white settlers, railroads, and U.S. military expeditions. As buffalo diminish and the...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Luther v. Borden

For Students 9th - 10th
In the spring of 1842, Rhode Island had two governors and two legislatures. One government was committed to retaining the old colonial charter, which severely limited voting rights, as the state's constitution. The other government, led...
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A&E Television

History.com: What Caused the Korean War and Why Did the Us Get Involved?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first military action of the Cold War. It was sparked by the June 25, 1950 invasion of South Korea by 75,000 members of the North Korean People's Army. The line they crossed, the 38th parallel, was...
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World Men's Life: History of Warfare

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a look at the warring tactics of the ancient Greeks and the Persian War, and their impact on the daily life of men. Includes photographs of Greek depictions of war and links to information about Greek chariots,...
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PBS

Pbs the West: The Pursuit and Capture of Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed information on the Nez Perce campaign and the capture of Chief Joseph in an eyewitness account by Charles Erskine Scott Wood, aide to General Howard.
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National Park Service: Big Hole National Battlefield:

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of Big Hole in which the Nez Perce and whites alike suffered many casualties. From the National Park Service.
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Pbs: Battlefield Vietnam: Air War

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS Battlefield Vietnam site describes the airplanes used by the U.S. to carry out the air war in Vietnam.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Later Stages of the Civil War 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
In the year 1863, US General Ulysses S. Grant succeeds in securing the western theatre of war and moves east to take on Robert E. Lee. [5 min, 51 sec]
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Giuseppe Garibaldi

For Students 9th - 10th
Giuseppe Garibaldi (July 4, 1807 - June 2, 1882) was an Italian military and political figure. In his twenties, he joined the Carbonari Italian patriot revolutionaries, and had to flee Italy after a failed insurrection. He then...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Fort Bowie Natl Historic Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Commemorates the conflict between the Chiricahua Apaches and the United States military; preserves the ruins of Fort Bowie.
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Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
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Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
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Rutgers University

Rutgers Oral History Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This archive records the personal experiences of the American men and women who served on the homefront and overseas during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. Also offers resources on the men and women who...

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